Use RCON Commands

Set up and use RCON for remote server administration on your Valheim dedicated server.

RCON (Remote Console) lets you send commands to your Valheim server without being connected in-game. This is useful for managing the server remotely or automating tasks.

Valheim RCON Support

📝 Note: Valheim's native RCON support is limited. The server responds to basic Source RCON protocol queries but doesn't support all admin commands via RCON. For full remote management, use the XGamingServer Console panel or connect in-game.

Using the Console Panel

The easiest way to manage your server remotely is through the XGamingServer panel:

Go to Console

In the sidebar, click Console.

View server output

The console shows real-time server logs including player connections and disconnections.

Enter commands

Type commands directly into the console input at the bottom of the page.

Available Remote Commands

Commands that work through the panel console are limited to what the Valheim server binary accepts:

CommandDescription
saveForce save the world
infoShow server information

💡 Tip: For full admin commands (kick, ban, teleport, etc.), connect to the server in-game with an admin account. See Console Commands.

Third-Party RCON Tools

If you need RCON access, these tools support the Source RCON protocol:

  • RCON CLI — command-line RCON client
  • mcrcon — lightweight console-based client
  • RCON Web — browser-based RCON interface

Connect to your server's IP on the game port to use these tools.

See also: Console Commands | Adding Admins | Scheduled Restarts

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